Kokoleoko

This fun and catchy song is great for:

  • Singing with body percussion.
  • Make up a simple harmony at a 3rd.
  • Using to work with tas and ti-tis with older beginners.
  • Revisiting later on to reinforce syncopation.
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Kodály Analysis:

Kokoleoko Theme: Multicultural Games:
Partner: Form: Binary Song Type:
Scale: Pentachord CSP: G - B Age: Upper Primary - Lower Secondary
Tones: ti low d finalis r m f Rhythm: ; ; ;  
Melodic: m d ; d r m f ; f m ; r ti low d finalis
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Origin: West African Folk Song
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